Firing of factory workers in Vizag exposes BJP’s anti-labor prospects: Venugopal
The dismissed workers staged a protest at the office of the executive director of the steel plant in Ukkunagaram, Visakhapatnam on Tuesday.
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal criticized the BJP-led government at the Center for dismissing 4,200 contract workers from the Vizag Steel Plant.
“The unfair dismissal of 4,200 contract workers at the Vizag Steel Plant once again exposes the anti-labor stance of the BJP. This is undoubtedly being done as a precursor to privatization of the factory and its handover to the Prime Minister’s favored business allies,” Venugopal said. X on Wednesday.
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The dismissed workers staged a protest at the office of the executive director of the steel plant in Ukkunagaram, Visakhapatnam on Tuesday.
Venugopal called for the immediate relocation of the workers.
“Congress condemns this step and demands the immediate reinstatement of these workers. We urge both the central and state governments to take prompt corrective measures. Congress stands firmly with the workers and is committed to taking all necessary steps to reverse this unjust decision. ” he said in his message.
He further noted that Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee President YS Sharmila has announced an indefinite hunger strike if the workers are not recovered within 48 hours.
“APCC President Smt. @realyssharmila has declared that she will start an indefinite hunger strike at the factory if the workers do not return to work within 48 hours. The Congress is steadfast in its commitment to protect the future of the Vizag Steel Plant, and we will do so. We should not allow the NDA government to sell off such a prestigious industrial unit to private entities,” Venugopal added.
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First publication: Oct 3, 2024 | 7:11 am IST